Anyone have any thoughts for an earth science book for two children age 6 & 7?

[efhmc]

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Most of the books I find when searching are topic specific (bug, weather, etc.). Since there are no libraries open, I need to buy something to help supplement their home schooling. Thanks.

[redstatebluegirl]

1. Tornadoes by Gail Gibbons is a good one on weather, I think it is appropriate for the 6 year old.

We used it in a summer program a few years ago.

[efhmc]

2. Thanks for your help.

Tying to get something with lots of subjects since I'll be buying it. More of a textbook, I guess. They have tons at their school and of course at the public library but those places are all closed.

[chillfactor]

3. Hi

Plug into your browser...earth science for kids.......tons of links come up.

[efhmc]

4. I already did that and there are no generalized books to be found.

I did find one text book for grade three but those reviews were not good. Most if no all are topic specific. If you see something, I would love to know. Thanks for you help.

[thehydrohunky]

5. Answers about Rocks and Minerals

This is how I got started

Written by Frederick Smithkline 1968

[efhmc]

8. Thanks for the suggestion.

[abqtommy]

6. My favorite science books as a child included dinosaurs. And don't neglect the Dr. Suess books.

Dr. Seuss was a positive influence for many of us back in the day. Also the comic-book style series
on science, history and literature. Your kids will let you know what they like...

[sinkingfeeling]

7. How the Earth Works by John Farndon.

[efhmc]

9. I bought this. Thanks.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Grand Canyon by Jason Chin:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_(book)

Rivers wind through the earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground.

Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past. Weave in and out of time as perfectly placed die-cuts reveal that a fossil today was a creature long ago, perhaps in a completely different environment.

[efhmc]

11. I want to read that. One of the things I miss most is the LIBRARY.

[NNadir]

12. At that age, I was prone to use the wonderful Magic School Bus books with my sons.

They both grew up to be very well educated men.

(At the age of 21, my youngest is in line to graduate early with high honors as an engineer.)

At that age, science should be fun, I think, and the Magic School Bus books were wonderful at bed time.



I have very happy memories of that time with them.

[efhmc]

13. Those are fun. Thanks for your feedback.